Many of you will have seen Steve Taylor's enthusiastic editorial about the possibility of Wrington twinning with Villeneuve-lès-Béziers in France. Like me, you may have visited their web site. It certainly looks a delightful place.

However, there are a number of things to be borne in mind: firstly, it is nearly double the size of Wrington - more a small town than a village and secondly, it has a much larger town council with a
mayor, a department of tourism and a very posh modern town hall. They may not quite understand that Chair of the Parish Council is a rather different role.

Some people have expressed an interest but this has got to be a working interest since we would have to set up a twinning committee. None of our Parish Councillors know much about how we should go about it, what it would cost etc.

I would, therefore, like to invite anyone with knowledge of twinning and/or who is prepared to become actively involved in such an enterprise, to contact our Parish Clerk, Gabrielle. If we get a satisfactory
response, we will invite these people to come to a meeting and see where we go from there.

If we could get this off the ground, I would say that Wrington has much to offer with such wonderful places as Bath, Wells, Cheddar Gorge and the great maritime city of Bristol within easy reach.

The ice and snow in January have given rise to a number of requests from residents for grit bins to be provided in various locations in the Parish. These requests are currently being considered by the Parish Council, which would be responsible for buying the bins. North Somerset Council would provide the grit and salt.

The bridle path leading up from Old Hill has been blighted for some time by illegal use by offroad
4 x 4 vehicles, which pose a danger to pedestrians and horse-riders. The Parish Council has now arranged to install a forestry-style barrier, just above the entrance to Barley Farm. The barrier will
allow access for walkers and horses, but not to vehicles. Agricultural vehicles will be able to pass through the barrier by use of a special code. The Parish Council hopes that this measure will prevent illegal use and make the area safer for residents.

Recreation Field: there is currently a problem with dogs' mess, particularly in the area by the bottom gate. This is near the children's play area, and could pose a danger to the health of any children who
come into contact with it. There is a dog bin by the bottom gate (which the Parish Council pays for) - if you walk your dog there, please use it. Also, a reminder that dogs are not allowed to roam free on the
Recreation Field - they should be kept on a lead at all times.

Parish Council meetings in March

Tuesday 16 March - Planning Committee meeting at 6.00 pm:

Wednesday 24 March - Parish Council meeting at 7.30 pm

Wednesday 21 April - Annual Parish Meeting at 7.30 pm in Wrington Memorial Hall

Parish Council and Planning Committee meetings take place in the John Locke Room, Silver Street, Wrington, and are open to the public. The Parish Council office is also open on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 am - 12 noon (except Bank Holidays).

MEETINGS DATES 2010

All meetings are held in the John Locke Room, Silver Street, Wrington, and are open to the public. For further information please contact the Clerk on 01934 863984 or clerk_wrington@hotmail.com

Annual Parish Meeting - Wednesday 21st April at 7.30 pm

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The Parish Council office is open on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-12noon (not Bank Holidays).